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    Some important questions from Hydrostatics: i. Why is it easier to lift a body in a liquid than in the air? ~ We know that‚ Upthrust =Density of fluid*acceleration due to gravity*Immersed volume of the body From the realtion above‚ it is clear that upthrust given by a fluid to a body is directly proportional to the density of the fluid. Also‚ as a matter of fact‚ the density of air is less than that of liquid. So‚ the liquid provides greater amount of upthrust than the air does. This implies

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    are social Darwinism and ethnocentrism. These classification systems have made a significant difference on society over time. Social Darwinism is based on the “survival of they fittest” who ever is strongest to survive will have dominance in inferior races. Ethnocentrism is judging other groups by one’s own standards and values. This group views others groups with “otherness”. These groups discriminate towards many different people and can cause conflict with those races what do not fit into their standards

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    your very existence is an act of rebellion” (Albert Camus). Excessive government control leads to rebellious actions. The Hunger Games and Catching Fire is about 12 districts that fight in games where people get killed. The games are created by the capital and are watched by the people in the districts and capital. Usually there is only one victor‚ but when you rebel you can get whatever you want out of it. In the Hunger Games series‚ excessive government control leads to rebellious actions‚ which is

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    because they are “sloth and heathen Folly” meaning that they are lazy and foolish. However‚ the uncivilized would not appreciate it because they do not understand that it is benefitting them. The creator of this source demonstrates racism and ethnocentrism when he keep repeating the white man’s burden and suggests that you can judge someone’s inner character by their looks on the outside‚ in which

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    1) What factors determine whether a seller’s or lessor’s statement constitutes an express warranty or mere “puffing”? Under the UCC‚ express warranties arise when a seller or lessor indicates any of the following: an affirmation or promise of fact‚ a description of the goods‚ or a sample shown as conforming to the contract of goods. Express warranties are created with only statements of fact‚ whereas statements that relates to the supposed value or worth of the goods‚ or statements of opinion

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    Ethnocentrism ABSTRACT There are many issues that can be attributed to an individual ’s cultural beliefs and how they can relate to another individuals specific cultural beliefs and set standards. Sometimes these issues can be minor and dealt with appropriately‚ but in other cases these cultural differences can be monumental and cause different societies to wage wars against one another. The way that an individual judges or perceives other cultures beliefs and standards based on the guidelines

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    do central problems arise in an economy? 1 Marks Ans. Central problems arise in an economy due to scarcity of resources having alternative uses in relation to unlimited wants. Q 2)What is the general shape of the APP curve? 1 Marks Ans. APP curve first rises and then falls when more units of a factor are employed. Q 3)What do the returns to scale refer to? Returns to scale relates to increase in output when all the inputs are increased in the same proportion. Q 4)What are volume discount

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    The Effects of Excessive Television Viewing on Children ENG106 – English Composition I By Roy’Neshia T. Hosch AIU Online 11/30/13 Abstract Television viewing can effect a child positively or negatively. Positive views of television are that TV can entertain the child as well as educate them it can also open them up to other places and things in the world that can’t be seen from their home town. However‚ too much television can be harmful to the child. According to Statistic Brain Research

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    The term ethnocentrism was introduced by William Sumner in 1906‚ it comes from the Greek word‚ “ethno” meaning or referring to a nation‚ a people or cultural grouping‚ and the Latin word “centre” meaning center. It is the belief that one’s own society is superior to others based on judging other societies with the standards of one’s own. (Perry) It is found in all known societies and in all groups and in practically all individuals. Nearly every person is ethnocentric most likely without intention

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    Ethnocentrism is the tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of one’s own ethnic culture. The concept of ethnocentrism has proven significant in the social sciences‚ both with respect to the issue of whether the ethnocentric bias of researchers colors the data they obtain‚ and the findings from research in anthropology and sociology. Such research has revealed ethnocentrism in every culture around the world‚ based on a number reasons‚ including religion‚ language‚ customs‚ culture

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